My Wishlist for Baldur's Gate 4: 10 Must-Have Features Inspired by BG3 Mods

As a long-time player of Baldur's Gate 3, I've seen the incredible things the modding community has created. With Baldur's Gate 4 potentially on the horizon, here's my personal wishlist of features that would make the next adventure even more magical. These aren't cheats—they're quality-of-life improvements and immersive additions that the community has already proven they love.

10 Bag Of Holding

"I Wish I Had A Bag Of Holding..."

This is the ultimate dream! The Bag of Holding is as iconic to D&D as a bard's broken lute string. Having this as a late-game reward would be like finding a secret pocket in the universe itself—suddenly, all your looting woes vanish. It would add a hilarious new layer to strategies like 'barrelmancy' and save so many tedious trips back to vendors. Imagine hoarding every single spoon from the Goblin Camp without a care! The developers could balance it perfectly, making it a coveted treasure rather than a game-breaker.

9 Weightless Gold/Consumables

Some Players Don't Want To Deal With Encumbrance

Let's be real, managing inventory weight can feel like trying to organize a dragon's hoard with a teaspoon. For us casual adventurers who just want to enjoy the story, a toggleable option for weightless gold and potions would be a godsend. It could be exclusive to easier modes, keeping the hardcore D&D rules intact for those who want the challenge. This small change would let us focus on the epic tales and character moments, not on whether we're carrying three too many health potions.

8 Camp Event Notifications

Never Miss An Important Cutscene

How many times have you avoided long rests because you were saving resources, only to miss a crucial character scene? A simple notification—a little campfire icon glowing above your party portrait—would solve this. It would help space out those emotional campfire moments perfectly and let us ration our supplies strategically, especially in tougher modes where every bit of food counts. It’s a small UI addition that would have the narrative impact of a well-timed critical hit.

7 Use A D20 For Initiative

BG4 Could Be Even More Authentic To DnD

This one's for the tabletop purists! BG3 uses a D4 for initiative, but true D&D uses the mighty D20. Switching back would be like hearing a classic song remastered in perfect fidelity—familiar, yet richer and more authentic. It would make those Dexterity bonuses and initiative-feats feel even more significant. I'd love to see how combat balance would adapt, making every roll to see who goes first a moment of genuine, dice-clutching tension.

6 Choose Your Starting Armor

Look Your Best From The Start Of A Campaign

We spend HOURS in the character creator, crafting our perfect Tav, only for them to be shoved into starter armor that looks like it was found in a rusty bucket. Let us choose our look from the get-go! Even just a basic color palette for armor dyes at the start would be incredible. Fashion is the true endgame for many of us, and looking fly while fighting intellect devourers should be a right, not a late-game privilege.

5 Progressive Weapons

Find Equipment That Levels Up With You

Imagine finding a unique weapon early on and having it grow with you throughout your journey, like a trusted companion whose story is written in steel. This mod-inspired idea is pure gold. These weapons could be rare, class-specific treasures that evolve, telling their own story through upgrades. They shouldn't be overpowered, but they would create a powerful emotional attachment—no more sadly selling your first magical sword because its +1 just doesn't cut it anymore.

4 Frequent Autosaves

Never Lose Your Progress

The pain is universal: you get cocky, bite off more than you can chew in a fight, and realize your last save was two hours ago. An optional, frequent autosave feature (after combat, before big dialogues) would be a mercy for forgetful players like me. Make it a toggle, so the hardcore crowd can live on the edge. For the rest of us, it would prevent tragedies greater than any dragon attack—the loss of hard-won progress.

3 Camp Activities

Add More Life To The Campsite

The camp in BG3 can sometimes feel as still as a painted backdrop. I dream of a camp that breathes. Imagine walking back to find companions actually interacting: Lae'zel sharpening her blade by the fire, Gale debating magical theory with a curious Wyll, Astarion... well, probably sulking elegantly in a shadow. These small, idle animations would make the party feel like a living, breathing group of friends (or frenemies), deepening our connection to them when they're not in our active party.

2 Paladin Deities

Stay True To DnD's Paladins

As a paladin enthusiast, this one stung in BG3. In proper D&D, a paladin's oath is often tied to a deity. Being able to choose a god—or consciously choose to follow none—would add so much role-playing depth. It could even be expanded carefully to other classes; after all, not every follower of a god needs to be a cleric. This addition would weave faith and devotion more intricately into the narrative fabric of BG4.

1 Separate Bangs From The Main Hair

Bring Personalization To The Next Level

This is the ultimate customization dream! The BG3 community has shown we are hairstyle connoisseurs. Giving us modular hair options—mixing bangs, lengths, and styles—would be like providing an artist with a whole new spectrum of colors. It would explode the possibilities for creating truly unique characters. For a game built on personal stories, letting us define our hero's look with this level of detail would be the perfect cherry on top of an already amazing character creator.

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So, there you have it! My heartfelt wishlist for Baldur's Gate 4, inspired by the brilliant mods that kept BG3 fresh for years. Here's hoping the next studio listens to the chorus of player voices. What's on your wishlist? ✨